Healthcare Support Specialist

7 days ago


Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Interior Health Authority Full time

Interior Health Authority is seeking a Healthcare Support Specialist to join our team at Overlander Extended Care in Kamloops, B.C.

We offer a competitive salary of $35-$45 per hour, based on experience, and a range of employee benefits and services to support your career and well-being.

About the Job

As a Healthcare Support Specialist, you will work as an integral part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, providing care and support in a long-term care setting. You will assist with personal care and activities of daily living, mobility and transfers, nursing procedures, housekeeping, and other delegated tasks.

Typical duties include:

  • Assisting patients with bathing, dressing, and grooming
  • Providing support with meals and snacks
  • Assisting with mobility and transfers
  • Performing nursing procedures such as taking temperature, pulse, and respiration
  • Maintaining a safe and healthy environment through housekeeping activities

You will work under the direction of Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses, ensuring the physical, emotional, and social needs of patients are supported while promoting maximum independence.

About This Location/Unit

Overlander Extended Care is a 183-bed individual care facility located in the heart of Kamloops' Brocklehurst area. We believe that each individual is unique and valuable, and we treat them with respect and dignity.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Grade 10 education or equivalent
  • Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant/Health Care Aide Program or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker registry (please include your active number)
Benefits

We offer a range of employee benefits and services, including:

  • Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Employer-paid training/education opportunities
  • Generous vacation entitlement
  • Employer-paid health benefits
  • Municipal pension plan
  • Shift premiums
  • Competitive wages


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